How to hire a master automotive technician

How to hire a master automotive technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step master automotive technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a master automotive technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new master automotive technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your master automotive technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a master automotive technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a master automotive technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a master automotive technician that fits the bill.

   This list presents master automotive technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Master Automotive Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Master Automotive Technician	Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.	$19-51
   Light Wheel Mechanic	A light wheel mechanic is responsible for maintaining the optimal performance and efficiency of light-wheeled vehicles used for industrial operations, especially in a military setting. Light wheel mechanics inspect the condition of the vehicle's engine, perform preventive maintenance, replace defective components, assemble upgrade systems based on schematics and blueprints, and create resolution reports for reference... Show more	$12-32
   Equipment Mechanic	An equipment mechanic specializes in inspecting and repairing mechanical systems, ensuring quality and efficiency. They typically respond to issues and concerns, identify client needs, conduct inspections, and perform corrective measures and repairs as needed... Show more	$15-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Diagnosis
   • Electrical Systems
   • ASE
   • Customer Service
   • Mechanical Repairs
   • AC
   • A/C
   • Oil Changes
   • Test Components
   • Drive Vehicles
   • Chrysler
   • Maintenance Services
   • Shop Equipment
   • Drivability

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage daily repair activities for high-volume Honda repair facility.
   • Perform hands-on diagnosis and servicing of BMW engines, transmissions, steering and suspension, brakes and electrical systems.
   • Instruct ASE classes with independently prepare courses.
   • Perform bumper to bumper repairs on Chrysler brand vehicles.
   • Attend all necessary training and updates to Chrysler standards.
   • Perform major automotive repair: electrical, brakes, A/C repairs, engines, etc.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your master automotive technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A master automotive technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a master automotive technician in South Carolina may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level master automotive technician usually earns less than a senior-level master automotive technician. Additionally, a master automotive technician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average master automotive technician salary

   $66,289yearly

   $31.87 hourly rate

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   Entry-level master automotive technician salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

   Average master automotive technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Texas	$86,391	$42
   2	Maryland	$86,355	$42
   3	Massachusetts	$81,090	$39
   4	New York	$80,009	$38
   5	Michigan	$78,843	$38
   6	Virginia	$77,783	$37
   7	Colorado	$77,681	$37
   8	Illinois	$73,148	$35
   9	New Mexico	$71,570	$34
   10	Delaware	$70,758	$34
   11	North Carolina	$65,267	$31
   12	Missouri	$65,064	$31
   13	Georgia	$59,458	$29
   14	Alabama	$59,110	$28
   15	Tennessee	$58,074	$28
   16	Florida	$55,278	$27
   17	Louisiana	$54,406	$26

   Average master automotive technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Medical Billing	$95,052	$45.70
   2	GPAC	$94,713	$45.54
   3	redi-Group	$82,467	$39.65
   4	Hire Velocity	$69,420	$33.38
   5	JM Family Enterprises	$68,779	$33.07	2
   6	Toyota of Hollywood	$66,329	$31.89	51
   7	Law.com	$66,326	$31.89	1
   8	Costa	$65,817	$31.64
   9	Hendrick Automotive Group	$63,386	$30.47	1
   10	VW Credit Inc.	$61,308	$29.48
   11	Virginia Tire & Auto	$54,590	$26.25	44
   12	The M&R Companies	$53,417	$25.68
   13	Brakes Plus	$52,953	$25.46	482
   14	AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah	$52,144	$25.07	17
   15	Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers	$50,834	$24.44	1,037
   16	CarMax	$44,050	$21.18	87
   17	The Rogers Company	$40,124	$19.29	14
   18	Erie County, NY	$39,276	$18.88	1
   19	South Dade Automotive Inc	$36,902	$17.74
   20	Sonic Automotive	$35,999	$17.31	203

4. Writing a master automotive technician job description

   A master automotive technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a master automotive technician job description:

   Master automotive technician job description example

   Job DescriptionThe Master Technician requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability, air conditioning and electrical systems. It is expected to use leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team to increase customer care and satisfaction A successful Master Technician will have direct interaction with customers and deliver superior service through educating the customer on the problems and proposed solutions for their vehicle.
   Duties & Responsibilities
   • Diagnose and repair to specifications -- brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
   • Perform job duties of all lower job descriptions (Technician A, Technician B, Mechanic, General Service Technician)
   • Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis.
   • Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing automotive technology.
   • Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
   • Keep store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
   • Maintain and organized and neat shop
   • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules
   
   Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
   
   This position is a leader in the shop. We expect you to help set the pace and tone while helping to develop the team around you. Collaboration and a team first mentality are a must if you are looking for success in this role. In addition, we require review the following to measure your fit for this role:
   • A High School Diploma or GED
   • 5+ years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair experience.
   • 8 or more ASE certifications are PREFERRED for this position (A1 through A8)
   • Section 609 Certification required
   • State Inspection license if applicable
   • High level of motivation, energy and a customer-focused attitude.
   • Must have a valid driver's license.
   • Successful completion of drug screen
   • Availability to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
   
   Physical Demands/Work Environment
   
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
   
   Physical Demands
   • Extensive standing, walking, pushing and reaching.
   • Need full range of motion for reaching, bending and stooping.
   • Repetitive movement of hands, arms, legs.
   • May drive a vehicle if needed.
   • Lifting of heavy equipment >50 pounds is required.
   • May work outside and be exposed to weather.
   • Exposure to adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt and dust.
   • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

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5. Post your job

   To find master automotive technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any master automotive technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level master automotive technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your master automotive technician job on Zippia to find and recruit master automotive technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting master automotive technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new master automotive technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the master automotive technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new master automotive technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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